https://tarletonsports.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Tarleton State University Athleticsen-us60https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/29/track-field-tarleton-states-lokesh-sathyanathan-posts-top-five-performance-for-team-india-at-2026-commonwealth-games.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/29/track-field-tarleton-states-lokesh-sathyanathan-posts-top-five-performance-for-team-india-at-2026-commonwealth-games.aspxTrack & Field

GLASGOW, Scotland — Tarleton State Track and Field men's long jumper, Lokesh Sathyanathan placed fifth while representing his home country of India in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Wednesday at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.]]>Lokesh Sathyanathan jumping for Team India at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ScotlandWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:56:00 CST2929667https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/28/baseball-tarleton-state-extends-head-baseball-coach-fuller-smith.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/28/baseball-tarleton-state-extends-head-baseball-coach-fuller-smith.aspxBaseball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State University has agreed to a contract extension with head baseball coach Fuller Smith, the Texans announced on Tuesday. "Fuller Smith is a model for how every head coach should be," Vice President and Director of Athletics Steve Uryasz said. "He is a proven winner, he consistently elevates his program and players to reach new heights, and he is always a consummate professional. Texan Baseball has posted historic seasons now twice in his first three years at the helm, and more are on the way, as I am proud to announce that Coach Smith will be in Stephenville for many years to come."]]>Head Coach Fuller Smith Signed an Extension on July 28, 2026Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:42:00 CST129666https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-to-host-annual-block-party-presented-by-niccoya-during-home-exhibition-match-august-21.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/28/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-to-host-annual-block-party-presented-by-niccoya-during-home-exhibition-match-august-21.aspxWomen's Volleyball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State Volleyball is back for the 2026 season, as is its annual Block Party, presented by Niccoya. For the first time, however, the Texans will host their special event during a home exhibition match. On Aug. 21 when Tarleton State faces Dallas Baptist in a tune-up match, the Texans will be celebrating their team in style with the Block Party at the same time. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at Wisdom Gym, and fans are encouraged to be seated by 5:30 p.m., when the pre-match activities will begin. At about 5:45 p.m., each member of the 2026 Tarleton State Volleyball team will be introduced, and the exhibition match will begin at 6 p.m.]]>Tarleton State Volleyball will Host its Annual Block Party on Aug. 21, 2026Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:23:00 CST1329665https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-2026-season-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/27/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-2026-season-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxWomen's Volleyball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State Athletics' 2026-27 fall seasons are nearly here, with Texan Volleyball's first regular season home match scheduled for Sept. 10. Season tickets for the Texans' 2026 campaign are on sale now, announced on Monday.]]>Tarleton State Volleyball 2026 Season Tickets Went On Sale on July 27, 2026Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:19:00 CST1329664https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/23/mens-basketball-texan-mens-basketball-bolsters-roster-with-virginia-tech-transfer-brett-freeman.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/23/mens-basketball-texan-mens-basketball-bolsters-roster-with-virginia-tech-transfer-brett-freeman.aspxMen's Basketball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State Men's Basketball head coach Eric Haut announced the addition of Virginia Tech transfer Brett Freeman to the 2026-27 roster on Thursday evening.]]>Brett Freeman in Tarleton State Men's Basketball jerseyThu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:00 CST429663https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/23/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-earns-2026-avca-team-academic-award.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/23/womens-volleyball-tarleton-state-volleyball-earns-2026-avca-team-academic-award.aspxWomen's Volleyball

For the second time as a Division I program, Tarleton State Volleyball received the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).]]>AVCA Team Academic AwardThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:02:00 CST1329662https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/22/general-tarleton-state-basketball-2026-27-season-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/22/general-tarleton-state-basketball-2026-27-season-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – It's a new era of Tarleton State Basketball, and fans can lock in their season tickets now to join the excitement for the Texans' second season in the EECU Center.]]>Tarleton State Basketball 2026-27 Season Tickets Are On Sale (July 22, 2026)Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:23:00 CST329661https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/21/football-uac-preseason-awards-announced-tarleton-state-tied-1st-5-texans-named-all-conference.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/21/football-uac-preseason-awards-announced-tarleton-state-tied-1st-5-texans-named-all-conference.aspxFootball

ARLINGTON, Texas — After sharing the UAC regular season championship a season ago, Tarleton State and Abilene Christian have been voted to share the UAC preseason bragging rights, as well.]]>Omar Emmons Celebrates for Tarleton State Football (Photo Used July 21, 2026)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:00 CST229660https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/20/tarleton-state-football-2026-single-game-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/20/tarleton-state-football-2026-single-game-tickets-now-on-sale.aspxFootball

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Single-game tickets for Tarleton State Football's 2026 home slate are now on sale. The Texans will open their season on Aug. 29 under the lights, an 8 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium featuring Tarleton State and Prairie View A&M. The winner of the season opener will claim the inaugural Chancellor's Cup, a new Texas A&M System tradition celebrating its member universities, its student traditions and its shared commitment to serving Texas.]]>Tarleton State Football 2026 Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now (July 20, 2026)Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:36:00 CST229659https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/19/uac-football-kickoff-media-day-at-texas-live-in-arlington-tuesday-whitten-emmons-and-joiner-to-represent-tarleton-state.aspxhttps://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/7/19/uac-football-kickoff-media-day-at-texas-live-in-arlington-tuesday-whitten-emmons-and-joiner-to-represent-tarleton-state.aspxFootball

ARLINGTON, Texas – The 2026 Tarleton State Football season is nearly here, and the unofficial beginning will commence Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, at Texas Live! Texan Football head coach Todd Whitten, defensive back Omar Emmons and tight end Danny Joiner will represent Tarleton State's appearance at the UAC Football Kickoff Media Day.]]>Tarleton State's Appearance at the 2026 UAC Football Kickoff Media Day will be July 19, 2026Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:33:00 CST229658